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879 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0050Map

Owner of record: Lee, Jamie

879 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lee, Jamie. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at stairs between basment and 1st story

    Aug 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door frame located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose banister hanging located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening door lock to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1fl lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub shower in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling, in the private hallway located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal newel post at building front gate, , 1st story

    Aug 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uneven slate slab at front yard, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood newel post at staircase, in the private hallway located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of marble saddle creating trip hazard at floor between north two room and kitchen, located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation, in the bathroom located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread (first from bottom) at staircase to first story, in the private hallway located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window lower sash counter balances, in the kitchen located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door jamb (lockside) in the entrance located at apt 1flr lower level

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty lock in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper sash glass pane at window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Sep 4, 2016

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2016 · Apt MAIN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1605 / 50
Assessed value
$132,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352106, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 879 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 879 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lee, Jamie.

Does 879 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 879 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 879 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 879 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.